NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reports that Republican James Wiley, a candidate for Colorado secretary of state, says the office should place greater emphasis on supporting businesses. He proposed automatic renewal for business registrations and said he wants to simplify operating conditions for companies in the state.
On elections, Wiley said he supports a federal role in oversight of federal contests and favors predominantly in-person voting. He opposes broad use of mail ballots and vote-tabulation machines, while supporting absentee ballots for people such as military members and voters unable to reach polls.
What to know
Wiley’s stated priorities combine business-registration changes with election-administration proposals, including more in-person voting and narrower use of mail ballots. These are campaign positions described by the candidate, not adopted state policy.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 09-25-2026
